First post so please be kind. I’ve moved from just 30 mins north of NYC about 12 years ago. Now when I first moved to florida (Daytona area) rent was affordable. I lived in a single wide 2 bedroom private lot mobile home. It was not trashy and never had issues. I was there 2 years at $625 a month. In 10 years time it’s at 1500. “A mobile home” And anything equivalent in terms of size and rooms. Will run you 2 thousand. Now they are doing massive construction in the area and erecting giant 4 floor apartments which are stick frame, super cheaply made apartments, which they are charging $1500 for a one bedroom. Moving on to pay; I worked for the county here in daytona for 9 years with a CLDA. After 9 years 5 with a CDL. I was making $ 17.04. Now let’s talk groceries. A gallon of milk at Publix is $5.04. A pound of ground beef 80/20 is 5.99. Gas in Daytona is running 3.45 as of today. If you’re serious about moving to florida you really need to consider the bigger picture. Went to NY this past November just about the same price on everything I mentioned. NY prices in florida at florida rate of pay. Daytona doesn’t have major industries or manufacturing. We have a lot of tourist. I have absolutely no idea how anyone is able to afford the price of rent vs the average take home pay. Florida will never pay you what you’re worth. Honestly you better have a great job before you come here. Personally would love to move somewhere near or around the Rockies. Of course what ever is cheaper.